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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 427.25 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 427.25 and 216.38 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 427.25 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/427.25 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 427.25 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 92,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,445.14/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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